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1) What do I need to get the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School started?

 

  • 1.Driver's license #
  • 2.Citation # and/or Court letter  


  • 2) What is the cost of the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School course?

     

  • For California: $16.95 Flat
  • For Nevada: $9.95 Flat
  • For Delaware: $14.95 Flat
  • For North Dakota: $14.95 Flat
  • For Virginia: $14.95 Flat


  • 3) Is it safe to use my credit card over the internet?

     

  • Yes, our site is secured by GoDaddy a world renowned encryption service.


  • 4) How long does it take to complete the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School course?

     

  • The required course time varies by state, because we allow you to take the course at your leisure, the time to complete our course varies by student. The average time including chapters, quizzes and our final exam are as follows.

  • For California: 6-8 Hours
    For Nevada: 6-8 Hours
    For Delaware: 3-6 Hours
    For North Dakota: 6-8 Hours
    For Virginia: 8 Hours


    5) What is the Idiots Traffic School best price guarantee, what schools Will You match and how do I get it?

     

  • We will beat any Online Traffic School / Defensive Driving School basic course price with standard delivery, to get best price guarantee. This offer is only valid if you call Idiots Traffic School.com before you have executed payment through our website. (It must be an internet traffic schools that is approved with the county and courthouse the defendant/customer is doing Traffic School / Defensive Driving School for.) `


  • 6) How does the free trail chapters work?

     

  • The first two chapters are available free of charge. After that, you may continue and complete the course at our low rate.


  • 7) Are there any hidden fees that I should know about?

     

  • No, there is only one flat fee. The only additional charges are customer I.D. verification (depends on county) and optional services such as CertVerify service, copy of completion certificate and rush delivery services. See below for more details on those items including their associated cost.


  • 8) Will you send my certificate to the court for me?

     

  • In most cases, yes, the exceptions are the following counties in california.


  • Fresno County
    Mono County
    San Bernardino County
    San Diego County
    San Joaquin County
    Monterey County
    San Mateo County

    These counties require a customer signature on the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School completion certificate.

    Customers in these counties will receive their Traffic School / Defensive Driving School completion certificate by USPS standard mail. You will need to sign and deliver the certificate to the courthouse that issued the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School.

    9) How long does it take for my Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate to get delivered?

     

  • All customer courses completed before 9:00am will have the completion certificates processed same business day (weekends and holidays excluded).
    It takes the courts about one to two weeks to process and update their system once they receive the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School completion certificate.


  • You should always follow up with the court to insure your ticket has been cleared. You may also select our CertVerify Service and we will do the follow up for you. (see below for more details)

    10) Will Your CertVerify service contact my courthouse to verify they have received my certificate so I don't have to?

     

  • Yes, we are the first Traffic School / Defensive Driving School to offer this service. For only a $10.00 service fee we will verify that the court has received your Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate of completion and has dismissed your case. Upon verification we will notify you by email of the dismissal.

    We strongly recommend this service!


  • 11) What if I need rush sdelivery for my Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate?

     

  • Express Mail® / Rush Processing cost $25.00.
    We will rush process your completion certificate and sent it USPS Express Mail®. Courses completed by 9:00am pacific standard time will be sent out that day. Courses completed after 9:00am will be sent out the following day.

  • Priority Mail® / Rush Processing cost $15.00.
    We will rush process your completion certificate and sent it USPS Priority Mail®. Courses completed by 9:00am pacific standard time will be sent out that day. Courses completed after 9:00am will be sent out the following day.

  • Important Note!
    All Traffic School / Defensive Driving School courses completed on the weekend or after 9:00am pacific standard friday will be mailed out on the next business day of the following week.


  • 12) Some courts require identify verification what are my options and what are the fees?
  • If you received your ticket in one of the following counties your have two options: `

    Alameda County
    El Dorado County
    Humboldt County
    Kern County
    Kings County
    Madera County
    Monterey County
    Orange County
    Sacramento County
    San Bernardino County
    San Diego County
    Santa Barbara County
    Stanislaus County
    Tulare County
    Tuolumne County

    Option #1: Online I.D. verification ($10 Fee Required)


    Option #2: Notary Public verification ($10-15 notary fee required)
    After completing your final quiz you will be required to print your final exam and take it to a local Notary Public of your choice. The Notary Public will verify your identity with a State I.D., Driver License, or Passport. You will take the test in their office have it stamped by the Notary and you will FAX or mail your answers to our office for scoring. You will be notified of your results by e-mail. You must pass with a score of 80% to receive your completion certificate by mail. Sign the completion certificate and send it to your courthouse to arrive prior to your due date.


  • 13) Do I need to complete the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School course within a certain period of time after sign up?

     

  • Yes, you must complete the course before the date your Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate is due to the courthouse.


  • 14) Is my Traffic School / Defensive Driving School completion certificate due on the due date or do I just need to finish the course by that date?

     

  • Your completion certificate is due on the due date.
  • We recommend that you take our course at least 2 to 3 days before your due date. If you are faced with less time, you may want to contact the entity that issued the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School (courthouse, insurance company, DMV) and request an extension.


  • 15) My Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate is due today. Can I still take your course?

     

  • Yes, you can still take our course although we strongly suggest that you call the entity that issued the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School (courthouse, insurance company, DMV) for an extension. We cannot give you an extension!


  • 16) How do I get an extension for my Traffic School / Defensive Driving School?

     

  • Contact the entity that issued the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School (courthouse, insurance company, DMV) for an extension.

    17) What is the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School course like, is it hard?

     

  • The course is made up of 5-10 (verys by state) short, easy-to-read chapters. Each chapter is followed by a short 5-13 (also verys by state) multiple choice and/or true/ false question quiz. When the quiz is passed, you automatically move on to the next chapter.

    Since the chapters are short and well organized, you must pass the quizzes with a score of 100%. Otherwise you will have to take the quiz over again until you pass.

    We Stress the importance of the quizzes because alot of the same questions will be On the final exam! After you complete all 10 chapters, you will be given a final exam with 25 to 50 (verys by state as well) multiple choice and/or true/ false questions depending on the state or county you selected. You only need to pass the final exam with 80% correct. Rest assured that the questions are quite simple if you read the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School course. Remember, any quiz or exam can be retaken as many times as necessary free of charge.


  • 18) I travel a lot, can I use any computer to access your course?

     

  • Yes, you can use any computer anywhere in the world with an internet connection.

  • 19) I am a busy person, do I have to complete the course in one sitting?

     

  • No, That is what makes our program so popular. You can log in and log out as needed to complete the course.

  • 20) What If I get Interrupted and I can not finish?

     

  • Our system will automatically save your work after every quiz. This enables you to proceed at your own pace.


  • 21) Is Idiots Traffic School affiliated with the court?

     

  • We are an independently owned and operated entity, we have no affiliations with the courts or any government agency, and therefore cannot impose liability upon them. The courts and government entities cannot be held liable for any actions of Idiots Traffic School.com.


  • 22) I already paid the court money, do I have to pay the Traffic School / Defensive Driving School as well?

     

  • Each court charges a fee to allow you to attend a Traffic School / Defensive Driving School or home study program, this is a separate fee from our or any other schools fee. All Traffic Schools / Defensive Driving Schools including classroom, home study, and internet courses will charge separate additional fees.

    If you do not pay the fee to the court they will not accept your Traffic School / Defensive Driving School certificate of completion from us!


  • 23) I am not sure my court will let me take an Online Traffic School / Defensive Driving School. How Do I Find Out?

     

  • As you make your state, county, court and course selections you will automatically be prompted to proceed with our course. If we are not approved in the state or county we will assist you in finding a school.

  • Note:There are states and counties where Online Traffic School / Defensive Driving School may not be generally approved. There are many possible reasons for taking these courses including insurance discounts, employer safety programs or by direct order of a judge. If you are taking a course to clear a ticket and your selection states not approved, please check with your court before proceeding.

    24) I received a ticket, will taking your course keep my rates from going up?

     

  • Yes, taking Traffic School / Defensive Driving School dismisses your ticket from your record so your insurance company will not raise your rate.


  • 25) I got another ticket. How often can I take Traffic School / Defensive Driving School?

     

  • Rules vary by the State and County where you received your ticket. Call the court where your ticket was assigned if you are not sure.


  • 26) What if I need help?

     

  • We arealways here to help you! You can reach us by e-mail or phone Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00pm . We prefer contact by e-mail as this allows us to pull your records and answer your questions without keeping you on hold while we research your file. If you prefer to call, we are standing by, understand that there may be a short delay while we search your records. Please view our contacts page for our contact information.


  • 27) What if I can not pass your course:

     

  • We are confident you will pass our course, we allow unlimited retakes on all quizzes and the final exam until a passing grade has been achieved.



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